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Riad Al Zahia

3.0 star property

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Living room
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

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4, Rue Mohammed Diuri, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Resort view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Al Zahia puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within steps of Le Real Mogador and Bayt Dakira. Highlights at this riad include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, Zahias resto, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Medina riad, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salut Maroc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Zahia

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Al Zahia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Al Zahia offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 25 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Zahias resto

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Al Zahia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 8.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MAD 50 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 8.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Riad
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Al Zahia?

Riad Al Zahia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Al Zahia?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Al Zahia on 9 Jul 2026 start from NZ$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Riad Al Zahia?

Yep, Riad Al Zahia is a short 7-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

What makes Riad Al Zahia a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Al Zahia.

Does Riad Al Zahia serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Al Zahia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Al Zahia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Al Zahia?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Al Zahia?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Riad Al Zahia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply wonderful hotel all around and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful, traditional style riad in the heart of the medina, so convenient to everything in the medina. The staff was lovely and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with a lovely view from the rooftop terrace. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fahd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming and always there to help out. The location is in the middle of the madina, making it perfect to explore the madina.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place, but very old. Beautiful rooftop and lovely breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful riad great price in the medina

Beautiful riad in very convenient location in the medina. Very nice staff, great breakfast on the terrace. Great quality/price rapport. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and well located.

A brilliantly positioned riad with great accommodation and lovely staff. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dayanand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Riad within minutes of the main square. Friendly staff and excellent rooftop breakfast. Rooms and common areas are not as polished as the pictures would suggest but not in bad shape either - decent and everything works. Complimentary water would be helpful in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet street. But you are surrounded by action and access to all your delights. By walking around you can get lost in the excitement and discover litlle gems just tucked away. Staying in the madina you get the real feel of the environment.The riad I stayed in was very nice clean.Very good Breakfast to get you started cheap and cheerful.Was not busy at this time. I would've stayed longer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martí

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo fantástico, a destacar el desayuno
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt sted at slappe af efter ture i by og strand. Skønt indretning med fin smag
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war gut, kann ich bestens empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came to stay in Essouira for a night but ended up for 5 nights since it was a charming town and gnaoua festival was going on! This place is close to everywhere and has awesome and helpful people! The owner, Clemente, is such a cool guy and we ended up hanging out! If you come to Essouira this is the place you want to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooftop Cafe made the trip

This riad was perfectly situated just mins from the main square. The staff went above and beyond to help with all our requests, and recommendations for tours, restaurants and places to shop, and the breakfast was the best we had throughout our trip in Morroco. The rooftop cafe was a delight, although up quite a number of stairs. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had a first class shower and private balcony. Nice swimming pool. Excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riad estratégicamente situado y super acogedor

Riad , sencillo , con decoración estilo marroquí, acogedor , perfectamente situado dentro de la Medina a 5 minutos andando del zoco, playa , puerto etc . Y el personal del Riad muy afables todos sin excepcion
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeganeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful riad, located in a nice area of old medina, walking distance to all the attractions (and the bus station). Breakfast was great. The owner was very kind and prompt in responses to all inquiries (and fluent in multiple languages). We had a great stay and will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the property was great and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
J'ai trouve Essaouira très sale, ils devront se ressaisir , s'ils veulent retrouver une clientèle de touristes et non de hippies . Le Riad est bien placé , mais trop humide , manque de ventilation et climatisation. Petit déjeuner bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fine to be cute but a real toilet door please

The place is fine overall but the lack of a door for the toilet instead of saloon doors that while lovely provide no privacy. The Wi Fi sort of works but is not great. Breakfast and relatively cheap beer were good. Sketchy characters smoking marijuana hang out near the place at night but pose no real risk. Staff did not help with getting bags up to second floor so have no expectations about that. Breakfast ladies were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jingxian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很好很舒服的酒店

非常好，房间好大好惊喜！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was great for exploring the medina. Zahia suite was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lasse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money!!!

Meget central beliggenhed. Meget fin komfort for pengene. Store gode værelser. Fin morgenmad. Noget ustabilt wifi. Meget venlig betjening.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay.

Excellent stay for walking in Medina. Breakfast was good too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

A beautiful riad with a pretty rooftop terrace. The room was cosy & the bed was heaven. The mattress was so soft & good. The best bes i had in my stay in Morocco thus far. The breakfast spread was good & delicous too. The staircase though was like a mountain climb especially with heavy luggages. But it was only a minute of pain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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